For my internal accounting processes (e.g. so I can invoice you) and so that I am compliant with my tax authority should it request an audit.

To contact you in response to your inquiry, order, quote, special offer or booking.

To give you access to content you have purchased that resides on my website.

To record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my services.

I will never use this data for marketing or promotion purposes without getting your permission in writing first (for example, to publish your testimonial for me on my website), or unless you have signed up to be notified about a specific offer.

How do I use cookies?A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. It enables my website to identify your computer as you view different pages on my website.

The only way in which I use cookies is for web analytics, specifically:​

Google Analytics

Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you other than that which you elect to share with me.

You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how my website uses cookies. If you do not want my website to store cookies on your computer or device, you can amend your settings. Please note that this may affect how my website functions, and some pages may become unavailable to you.

How do I collect your personal data?I collect and store minimal information via the following forms:

Contact forms (via Weebly)

Book Cover Information forms (via Weebly)

Newsletter signup (via MailChimp)

Email (via Microsoft Office)

I will never lease, distribute or sell your information to third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law.

You can ask me to remove your data from Weebly or MailChimp at any time.

How do I store your personal data?The minimal information I collect is stored on the following data servers:

Weebly. This is my website host. It is password-protected and has SSL-certification (https) to provide an additional layer of security. You can access Weebly's privacy policy here.

MailChimp. This is my newsletter-subscription management system. MailChimp requires a double opt-in. That means that after a subscriber signs up they have to confirm their opt-in via email. You can access MailChimp's privacy policy here.

PayPal. This is the password-protected online payment service I use for my receiving payment for my services.

Microsoft Office 360 (Outlook). This is the password-protected server I use to communicate via email.

DATA SERVERS IN THE UNITED STATES

Weebly, Dropbox and MailChimp's servers are based in the US but are registered with the EU–​US Privacy Shield.

All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. Your data will used for accounting purposes only and will never be divulged to third parties.

How long do I keep your data for?Because many of my customers and clients work with me more than once, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so. Please ask if you want me to delete or amend your records. ​

With whom is your data shared?No one, unless you request that I do so in writing, or HMRC elects to audit my business.

Contact meIf you have any questions or requests for modification or removal of your data, you are welcome to email me at deborah@tugboatdesign.net.​